Which Compact SUV Offers the Best Practicality?

It’s the interior space as well as all the little touches that make driving a pleasure rather than a chore. Check out what each of our compact SUVs have to offer in the practicality stakes:

The boot space of the Audi Q2 is a little on the small side at 405 litres, increasing to 1,050 litres with the rear seats folded down. The 74cm height of the boot opening compensates for this a little as it provides easy access when loading your car. A powered tailgate is available in all trims at an extra cost. A smartphone interface allows safe and easy connection while the virtual cockpit is great for conveniently checking traffic or finding the nearest petrol station.

The Peugeot 2008 boasts 410 litres of boot space when the seats are up, which can increase to a respectable 1,400 litres. Tailgate height is just 60cm, which is easy on your back when when loading heavier items. All models benefit from a 7” multifunction screen with steering wheel controls and can have 3D sat nav and Peugeot Connect SOS as an upgrade (standard on the Allure Premium and GT Line trims).

When the seats are up, the VW T-Roc’s boot space measures 445 litres, while the total volume is 1,290 litres, with plenty of other storage scattered throughout the cabin. A fairly good height of over 1,573mm provides comfortable headroom for the driver and passengers. Optional voice control allows communication with your car without lifting a finger, bringing family, friends and colleagues to you safely via phone, while technology features like Car-Net make it as easy as pie for you to keep connected to the wider world.

As the largest in our group of compact SUVs, the BMW X1 offers 505 litres in the boot and an amazing 1,550 litres when the rear seats are folded. Keyless Comfort Go access is a payable option, but the automatic boot is standard, as are handy 12V sockets for easy charging of gadgets. Sat nav is included in all models and controlled via the iDrive touchscreen which projects relevant information directly onto the windscreen, making it a breeze to keep on track.

With 500 more litres of boot space than the Q2 and easy boot opening as standard, we think that the BMW X1 is an absolute winner in this category, offering by far the most interior space and standard features.

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